At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering and design activities, ensuring projects meet cost, time, and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on innovative rail solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across disciplines.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the rail industry while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and experience in engineering management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Job Description The Engineering Manager will be accountable and responsible for all of the design and engineering activities (all disciplines) within their designated sector, with co‑ordination from the sector lead (Head of Sector/Sector Director) and the Project Managers for each project.
The role will include being the functional leader for Engineers and Designers, both for internal resource and the “supply chain”, through a matrix style organisation chart in direct collaboration with their line managers the heads of (discipline) engineering.
As part of the role they shall support work winning, estimating, procurement, construction and commissioning activities for the projects within their sector.
The role holder will act as the sector specific delegated technical expert and they shall work with the heads of (discipline) engineering to resolve any technical issues.
The role will also be responsible for the leadership and mentoring of graduates within the sector as well as the application of VVB's CORE values in their day to day duties.
Key Responsibilities Providing leadership in all facets of engineering and design activities within their sector, to deliver the projects to meet cost, time and quality requirements.
Ensures that all projects are in compliance with VVB's Design Management and Assurance Procedures and Quality Management System.
Ensures design reviews are carried out in-line with current standards to ensure buildability and constructability.
That any weaknesses or errors are identified in the design that could jeopardise the functionality and ensures HSE best practices are always followed.
Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project.
Overseeing that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project.
Ensure that value engineering is considered at the beginning of each engineering and design stage to explore opportunities to reduce costs but increase functionality to increase the value of a design in coordination with Project Manager and the Client.
Prepares or oversees the preparation of engineering hour estimates and programmes in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
Carries out pro‑active inspections/audits of projects to ensure compliance with the VVB and project requirements.
Hold project personnel to account to resolve non‑conformances/issues found.
Manages engineer allocations and requirements within the sector to meet programme/schedule dates and demobilisations.
Ensures all design registers, design management design, installation, and T
